Hi. Frequent traveler here. I go to Disney World a lot. I recently flew to Paris (and stopped by Disneyland Paris, duh). I’ve tested some tricky airplane gadgets and accessories, and I have some thoughts.

Orlando International Airport

One thing that is hard for me — and many others — is falling asleep on an airplane. Those airplane seats aren’t exactly comfortable. But what can you do about it? Well, we tested two viral neck pillows from Amazon, and there was a clear winner.

OK, we’re starting with this neck pillow that is officially known as a Neck Donut. It comes in this handy little bag and folds up to be pretty compact.

Neck Donut bag

Our first thoughts? Unfolded, it looks a little bit like a neck brace. But on a long flight, that might be just what you need to keep your head supported! Ultimately, this felt like a regular neck pillow when we put it on. This product was able to hold its shape throughout the flight but still folded up easily. It was pretty darn comfortable!

Donut Neck Pillow

After a while, we will admit that our neck started feeling a little stiff, but that’s hard to avoid when you’re sleeping upright. We would go with this over any classic neck pillow, and if you’re looking for something on a budget, this is great. If you’re looking for a comfortable, basic travel pillow, you should be able to fall asleep easily with this product.

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Time for the competition to enter the arena. We also tested the viral Trtl (as in “turtle”) on Amazon, and this one did NOT disappoint.

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This isn’t a typical neck pillow. It’s more like a fleece headrest with soft fabric and a sturdy hard side to lean your face on. Yes, we were skeptical at first (especially for the price), but after seeing SO MANY positive reviews, we went for it.

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We LOVE this product. Yes, it is more expensive than the Neck Donut. However, for those who travel a lot or plan to spend multiple hours on a long flight, comfort is an important factor to keep in mind. The best way to describe what this does is to imagine resting your head on someone’s shoulder. This pillow was specifically designed to remove any neck stiffness or discomfort so you can sleep for hours — upright — without any pain when the pillow comes off. 10/10 would recommend.

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When we’re comparing the Trtl vs. the Neck Donut, the Trtl was our winner. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest travel products, so stay tuned for more.

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